The utilization of ⁷⁷ [superscript m] Se, half life 17.5 s, and ⁷⁵ Se, half life 119.8 d, for quantification of trace amounts of Se in well water and biological materials by means of instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) is described. A Se detection limit of 0.03 ppm was achieved...
Occupational injury and illness rates are used by
employers and regulatory agencies to monitor the health and
safety of workers. Changes in the rates are interpreted to
reflect actions taken or not taken by the employer. The
purpose of this study was to delineate external factors,
those factors outside the...
This study measured knowledge and attitudes about genital herpes
and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(HIV/AIDS) in a sample of future teachers from the College of Education at
Oregon State University. The objectives of the study were 1) to determine if
students possess accurate knowledge about the two diseases; 2)...
This study examined lifestyle changes as related to the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in Chinese students at Oregon State University (OSU). The study population included male students or scholars from the People's Republic of China who were attending OSU during spring term 1992. Fifty subjects were interviewed using...
This study investigated the prevalence of workplace
drug prevention programs with regards to employee drug
policies, drug testing, and employee assistance programs in
a sample of Oregon manufacturing companies. The objectives
of the study included: 1) identifying the contributing
factors that supported the decision to implement or not
implement a...
Data regarding the severity of premenstrual symptoms were
collected from three groups of women: women over age 24
years seeking care from a gynecological practitioner,
undergraduates at OSU living in student dormitories, and
graduate students enrolled at OSU. The symptoms evaluated
were depression, tiredness, irritability, anxiety,
headache, breast swelling and...
Current evidence suggests that development and industrialization has engendered the manufacture and use of chemical products which may harm human health and degrade the environment. One of the most pressing environmental needs since World War II is perhaps the issue of how society either manages or mismanages hazardous wastes. The...